One Pot Italian Sausage and Orzo

15 mins
Serves 1
facebook.com

Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground mild Italian sausage in a pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Drain some of the grease from the cooked sausage.
  3. 3Add onion powder, a big scoop of garlic, red pepper flakes, and one cup of orzo pasta to the pot.
  4. 4Cook the orzo for a minute or two until it toasts up.
  5. 5Add a splash of dry white wine (Chardonnay) and cook it off for a minute or two. (Use stock as a substitute if needed).
  6. 6Add about half a jar of rough chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  7. 7Add Italian seasoning.
  8. 8Pour in two cups of chicken stock and one cup of heavy cream.
  9. 9Once the mixture starts bubbling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
  10. 10Let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is done.
  11. 11Turn off the heat once the orzo is done.
  12. 12Stir in a quarter cup of grated parmesan cheese (or more, to taste).
  13. 13Add a couple of handfuls of baby spinach, cover, and let it wilt down for a couple of minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • onion powder
  • 1 scoop garlic
  • red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 splash dry white wine (Chardonnay)
  • 0.5 jar rough chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • If in recovery and cannot use wine, substitute with stock.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes are a key ingredient for flavor.